That's the idea, but something taller that would put awning long bar
several inches above the gutter.

Nice to see the image thanks.

Neil.

On Fri, Jun 3, 2011 at 4:41 AM, Jim Johnston <inmytree1@gmail.com> wrote:
> Is this what you seek....?
>
> http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=J12003
>
>
> Jim
> Wilmington, NC
>
>
> On Thu, Jun 2, 2011 at 4:33 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi all.
>>
>> In my search to come up with a less expensive DIY awning, thought
>> maybe 2 gutter clamps, each modded to accept a U bolt, would allow a
>> lengthwise 1" EMT for awning.
>>
>> Are these roof rack type gutter clamps specific to the Vanagon gutter
>> shape?
>>
>> Tried 1/2" long piece, each end through and eye bolt to stock points
>> (luggage rack rear hinge bolt) but it seems that there's too much flex
>> though that was just me pulling at midpoint. Maybe an awning would put
>> equal "pull" thus not flexing it?
>>
>> The idea would be to leave long piece in place, so awning could roll
>> up on EMT. Nyloc nuts or equal used on U bolts of course.
>>
>> Neil.
>>
>> --
>> Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"
>>
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>>
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>
>

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